• Paper / Report

Defining an Ecosystem for Social Finance

  • Source : Tufts University
  • 1 January 2012
This paper defines and describes the key components of an ecosystem for social finance, including various institutions and sources of capital. It outlines the interconnected elements necessary for the effective functioning and growth of the social finance market. The authors aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the infrastructure required to support social investments and foster a thriving environment for impact-driven organizations.
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Blended Finance in India: a Landscape View

  • Source : AIM, NITI Aayog, IPE Global
  • 1 February 2022
This white paper, a collaboration between AIM, NITI Aayog, and IPE Global, provides a comprehensive landscape view of blended finance in India. It defines the concept, outlines its framework, and highlights its application in strengthening India’s healthcare systems, particularly through the SAMRIDH initiative. The report presents case studies and discusses key challenges to scaling blended finance, offering recommendations for mobilizing commercial capital from private investors to achieve sustainable development outcomes and build a resilient healthcare system.
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Development Co-operation Report 2014

  • Source : OECD
  • 1 January 2014
The Development Co-operation Report 2014 by the OECD emphasizes the crucial need to mobilise diverse resources for sustainable development. It highlights the importance of effective partnerships, innovative financing mechanisms, and enhanced transparency to achieve global development goals. The report also stresses policy coherence, human rights-based approaches, and broad stakeholder engagement in development efforts, advocating for both traditional Official Development Assistance (ODA) and concessional loans as vital tools for resource mobilisation.
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Unlocking Blended Finance

  • Source : IIIC, Dalberg
  • 2 August 2022
This white paper, a collaborative effort by IIIC and Dalberg Advisors, focuses on unlocking the potential of blended finance in India. It defines blended finance within the Indian context and categorizes various innovative finance structures like concessional capital and risk mitigation tools. The report explores how blended finance can augment commercial capital flow, leveraging philanthropic and government funds to achieve measurable development outcomes, thereby enhancing the impact of funding across diverse sectors in India.
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India Impact Investing Story

  • Source : IIIC
  • 1 January 2020
This report chronicles the growth of impact investing in India, positioning it as a vibrant hub for social finance and blended capital. It highlights how over $14 billion has been deployed, galvanizing new funding streams for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report showcases the transformative role of technology and entrepreneurial talent in enabling widespread affordability and accessibility of services for underserved populations. It provides insights into investment opportunities and best practices in India’s rapidly evolving impact investing ecosystem.
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A Canadian Approach to Innovative Financing for Sustainable Development

  • Source : Government of Canada
  • 1 January 2017
This report outlines Canada’s approach to innovative financing for sustainable development, emphasizing its commitment to leveraging Official Development Assistance (ODA) to mobilise private capital. It details how Canada seeks to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by deploying mechanisms like guarantees, concessional loans, and results-based financing. The document prioritizes gender equality outcomes and climate action, ensuring that innovative finance initiatives are targeted, gender-smart, and aligned with the OECD DAC Blended Finance Principles for maximum development impact.
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Innovative Financial Instruments: Equity, Guarantees, and Loans

  • Source : European Commission
  • 24 July 2025
This report from the European Commission explores various innovative financial instruments, including equity, guarantees, and loans, designed to support economic growth and investment within the EU. It details how these instruments can attract private capital and leverage public funds to address market failures and stimulate innovative business activities. The document provides insights into their application across different sectors, aiming to enhance the efficiency and impact of EU funding mechanisms for strategic investments.
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India Private Giving: Insights for Philanthropy

  • Source : OECD Development Centre
  • 1 January 2019
This report from the OECD Development Centre offers insights into private giving and philanthropy in India. It examines the growth and trends in individual and institutional philanthropic contributions, highlighting their increasing role in complementing public funding for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The paper analyses motivations, preferences, and challenges faced by philanthropists in India, aiming to provide a deeper understanding of the private giving landscape and foster more effective and strategic philanthropic engagement for development.
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Domestic Institutional Philanthropy in India

  • Source : Sattva, Gates Foundation
  • 1 September 2020
This report, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, examines the landscape of domestic institutional philanthropy in India, focusing on CSR, corporate foundations, and family foundations. It highlights their critical role in India’s development journey, not just through funding but also via non-financial assets like community networks and R&D capabilities. The study analyses strategic shifts, program evolutions, and collaborative efforts, emphasizing the increasing focus on outcomes-focused M&E and community ownership post-COVID-19.
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Sebi Capital Disclosure Regulations

  • Source : SEBI
  • 1 July 2022
This document outlines the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulations concerning the issue of capital and disclosure requirements. It provides the legal framework governing capital markets in India, including provisions relevant to social enterprises seeking to raise capital. The regulations ensure transparency, investor protection, and orderly market conduct, directly impacting fundraising strategies and financial compliance for various entities, including those operating with a social mission in the Indian financial ecosystem.
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